St Lukes Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

915 E 1st St
Duluth, MN 55805

Region: : MN - Duluth




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 15
Average amount St Lukes Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $25,046.00
Average amount Medicare paid St Lukes Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $6,633.00
Difference between what St Lukes Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $18,413.00
Hospital's Markup: 377%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases $30,746.10
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $7,083.45
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 19% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 431 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 56%